"Del Rey ought to get a long, loud, wakeup call... and quick. If the author, editor, and publisher can nuance this story, massage it, spin it to where the objectionable inclusion of child rape for shock value alone is acceptable, then there are absolutely no boundaries, for any reason, anywhere -- and we can expect more of the same. This sets a precedent, if not challenged."

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I just finished Tender Morsels. It was awesome, however, one complaint, my heart is just aching for Liga...doesn't she ever find true love? Can you write a short story where she does? Then I could have closure. Liga just has too many sorrows!!! It breaks my heart. I can't sleep tonight, just thinking about it!!!

Liga may well find true love. I always envisaged her either finding it in herself to manage without a man, or forming a friendship with one of Ramstrong's older friends, which blossoms into something more. I felt I left her in a good position at the end of the novel, that is, independently wealthy and free of any stigma that the town might have attached to her if they knew her true identity. From there, she pretty much had the same opportunities as Lady Annie had—and she also had Annie's friendship, which was a very sustaining thing. Never fear, Liga is okay from now on; I don't feel that life deals her any more serious blows.